Are you ready to take charge of third-party billing and contribute to the financial integrity of an award-winning institution?
The Fiscal Analyst 2 - Accounts Receivable serves as the primary contact for all non-student 3rd party billing. This position reports to the Fiscal Budget Manager and works independently to perform various general accounting functions. Duties include facilitating drawing down financial aid reimbursements, analyzing and correcting discrepancies, reviewing quarterly enrollment reports and billing school districts for running start fees. The Fiscal Analyst 2 reports to the Fiscal Budget Manager, requires regular and consistent attendance and may be eligible for up to two (2) days of remote work once the position is fully established.
This position actively supports and engages in Pierce College’s goals for equity and inclusion in order to create and maintain a workplace that supports and respects accessibility, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Join us in ensuring financial accuracy while helping to build an inclusive and supportive environment at Pierce College!
Billing
Review and process all 3rd party/non-student billing requests for the District, ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
Generate, submit, and post invoices within the ctcLink Finance module, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
Analyze and resolve billing discrepancies, maintain customer account information, and manage billing-related technical support tickets.
Process off-campus Work-Study billing.
Review quarterly Running Start enrollment reports and bill school districts for associated fees.
General Accounting
Preview, analyze, and interpret agency accounting and financial records and reports; identify and correct discrepancies.
Develop fiscal queries or reports for existing fiscal databases to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Assist in preparing monthly drawdowns of financial aid reimbursements from the Department of Education and the State of Washington.
Support the Fiscal Budget Manager with general ledger transactions as needed.
Assist with year-end reconciliation of State Agency Accounts Receivable to ensure financial accuracy.
Teamwork
Complete special projects as assigned by the Fiscal Budget Manager, Director of Fiscal Operations, or Associate Vice President of Fiscal Services.
Assist in the annual preparation of records for archival to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
Required Education:
The qualified candidate will have one (1) or more of the following experiences and/or education:
Some college-level coursework including at least 15 quarter or 10 semester hours in Accounting, Business or related field from an accredited college or university OR equivalent work experience in business, accounting, bookkeeping or other related fields. For this requirement, the equivalent work experience is considered to be six (6) months.
Applicable Coursework includes:
Finance|Accounting| Business | Statistics|or Related field
Education to Experience Equivalences:
Associate Degree = 2 years | Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years | Master’s Degree = 5 years
Required Experience:
One year of professional experience with budget coding systems,
One year of professional experience reviewing, processing, and submitting third-party billing requests.
One year of professional experience analyzing and interpreting financial records and reports.
Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Special Requirements:
The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability to perform in this position.
Ability to travel occasionally between Pierce College campuses and/or work sites.
Must not be in default on any federal student loans.
Required Competencies: Knowledge, skills, abilities, traits and characteristics:
Job Knowledge
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Department of Education (DOE), and any applicable Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Board for Community and Technical College (SBCTC) or Washington State laws as outlined in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Utilization of the previously referenced items is outlined in the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM) or the SBCTC Fiscal Affairs Manual (FAM).
Ability to work with a complex fund structure, detailed budgets, and extensive chart of accounts.
Ability to monitor and review input and output of financial data, and develop fiscal queries and reports.
Ability to interpret and explain applicable state and federal regulations.
Adaptability and Flexibility
Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Handles high workloads, competing demands, vague assignments, interruptions, and distractions with poise and ease.
Effective Communication
Possesses excellent communication skills, including clarity and frequency, active listening, providing feedback with respect for dignity, and assertive communication.
Cultural Humility
Skilled in using constructive communication to interact respectfully and professionally with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, as well as all ages and lifestyle preferences.
Team Work
Works cooperatively with others, recognizes and appreciates team members' contributions, and respects the team and its perspectives.
Personal Responsibility
Demonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall mission and goal of the organization, and accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
Relationship Building
Demonstrates emotional intelligence, active listening, and professionalism in complex situations; firmly committed to promoting diversity and mutual respect in a collaborative environment.
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